Austrian MMA fighter, Wilhelm Ott has converted to Islam amid the Coronavirus quarantine. We’re just blown away by the revelation. How he found his faith in the middle of a global crisis is a story that deserves to be told.
Seems like some people are actually being productive with the free time they have on hand due to the lockdown imposed across the globe. This includes Wilhelm Ott who spent this time studying Islam.
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The mixed-martial-arts fighter said that he decided to convert to Islam after more extensively doing his research on the religion during his time in quarantine. He mentioned that Islam gave him the necessary strength in difficult times.
The Austrian MMA fighter mentioned said that previously his views were politically influenced about Islam, but the crisis gave him space to come to a decision.
“The Corona crisis gave me the necessary space to find my faith. I have been studying Islam for many years.”
She says he can now proudly recite the ‘Shahada‘ (the declaration that leads to conversion to Islam) and claim his faith.
“This is my religion, I am a proud Muslim now.”
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Another Austrian-Muslim MMA fighter Burak Kizilirmak even gifted him a Quran and a prayer mat. He was grateful for the positive response from the Islamic brethren.
“You gave me strength and fortify my belief in Allah,”
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He even offered his first Friday prayers last Friday.
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